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Pink, red, yellow, climbing, rambling, oh so beautiful they are. New Zealand's rose breeders and specialist nurseries have such a treat for you. Pictured here is 'My Sweetheart' from Matthews Nurseries, and there's lots more. Sit back and enjoy.
Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok… View moreLaundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok user who started the trend soaked her freshly-laundered towels in warm water with a regular laundry detergent, washing soda, and borax – and the water turned dark brown.
The video prompted many of us to wonder whether we’ve been unwittingly nestling into dirty linens our entire lives. Home cleaning enthusiasts have since tried the technique on everything from clothes to rugs and second-hand couch covers.
What laundry stripping does is soak out any leftover detergent, fabric softener, minerals and natural body oils that have collected on the fabric over time. But some cleaning experts say it's unnecessary and brings out more dye than dirt.
So, I decided to test it out on a white duvet cover. I clean my sheets weekly and duvet cover once every couple of months. As a general rule, someone who sleeps in make-up and eats in bed as frequently as I do, shouldn't have white linens. But as a basic white woman in her mid-20s, fashion dictates I must.
The duvet appeared pretty white before going into the laundry strip. The strip wash recipe called for a 1:1:2 ratio mixture of borax, washing soda (sodium carbonate) and laundry detergent.
Borax is available at hardware stores and pharmacists, and the other ingredients you can find in the supermarket.
What I used:
- Greenwoods Washing Soda Crystals: ($4.99 from Countdown)
- Fab laundry liquid Frangipani 1L ($6.00 from Countdown)
- Borax ($10.99 from Bunnings)
To strip laundry, combine borax, washing soda and a regular laundry detergent in a 1:1:2 ratio in hot water.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Would like to set up a sharing library ..need an old frig or weather proof cupboard ..preferably an old cupboard...not to large ..with glass doors ..to view the books ..
Would love to share the many books for children & adults ..I have available ..
Thanking you
Cathy Jones
Le … View moreWould like to set up a sharing library ..need an old frig or weather proof cupboard ..preferably an old cupboard...not to large ..with glass doors ..to view the books ..
Would love to share the many books for children & adults ..I have available ..
Thanking you
Cathy Jones
Le quense Rd bayview
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Come see what everyone is raving about.
Hawkes Bay's newest plant production nursery is now open to the public.
Located at 284 Meeanee Road, they offer a broad range of plants (both indoor and outdoor) at prices and quality that are unmatched. Buy direct from the grower and save!
… View moreCome see what everyone is raving about.
Hawkes Bay's newest plant production nursery is now open to the public.
Located at 284 Meeanee Road, they offer a broad range of plants (both indoor and outdoor) at prices and quality that are unmatched. Buy direct from the grower and save!
Opening special: Grafted avocado trees $54.95
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Thank you to all those folk who supported our first ever Garage Sale & Sausage sizzle yesterday. There were plenty of bargains for everyone and the sausage sizzlers were kept busy. We will be back next year with a bigger and better event. Watch this space!
Vintage Tea Set Stand
Plastic Wire
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Pick up available from Greenmeadows, Napier. Happy to post nationwide. Rough guide $8.80 urban, add $3.90 Rural
Thank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the … View moreThank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
We have replaced our large front window with French doors
The Window is 2.7m wide by 1.4m high - it has a 200mm deep wooden internal frame and sill
The entire unit is single glazed and has two side opening windows approximately 350mm wide
The aluminum is a rich cream colour
The window unit is in … View moreWe have replaced our large front window with French doors
The Window is 2.7m wide by 1.4m high - it has a 200mm deep wooden internal frame and sill
The entire unit is single glazed and has two side opening windows approximately 350mm wide
The aluminum is a rich cream colour
The window unit is in very good condition and has been removed by professionals
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Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) … View moreCall us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) is to clean your home and get it organised. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space.
Then, on to decorating. With years of budget decorating behind (and in front of!) us, we've amassed a few helpful tips for 'making house' with a slim wallet.
1. Paint an accent wall
STAND OUT: This one wall, in the home of Melbourne designer Miranda Skoczek, brings something extra-special to her bedroom without going overboard.
Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home. But if you're on a shoestring budget, the two cans of $30 paint it may require to paint your bedroom could very well put you off.
Instead, consider painting an accent wall. One litre (which will cover around 9 square metres) or a 2.5-litre can (which covers up to 24 square metres) is likely all you'll need to cover a single wall, which can make just as much of an impact.
2. Get rid of unsightly items
FIRE THE WIRE: This clever little picket fence, designed by Karl Zahn, provides some fun inspiration for ways you can tidy up all those wires that often dominate the modern day living room.
Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of, or unsightly items that you need to hide.
Dated, worn or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they're non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate.
One of the worst offenders common in rental apartments is vertical blinds. Or how about those not-so-stylish college posters you've been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Desperately Wanting clear plastic brackets for Luxaflex curtain track.see pic x2, It is old stock and I can’t seem to buy them anywhere. I have tried to purchase from specialised track businesses, including op shops too. I think it’s called series 2000 track. If you can help I would be very … View moreDesperately Wanting clear plastic brackets for Luxaflex curtain track.see pic x2, It is old stock and I can’t seem to buy them anywhere. I have tried to purchase from specialised track businesses, including op shops too. I think it’s called series 2000 track. If you can help I would be very grateful. Thank you 😊
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Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View morePaint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
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Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.
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